2015 Grooming Upgrades

It's Time To Stop Grooming Like Your Dad. Here's How To Upgrade.

Here’s the thing about personal grooming. Just because you’ve been shaving, washing your hair, or even spraying your cologne the same way for years doesn’t mean your technique can’t use a little update.

In fact, we’re here to tell you that a lot of conventional wisdom — especially when it comes to keeping up appearances — can be significantly improved upon. And should be. The best part is that looking your absolute best today won’t require any major changes, just minor tweaks to what you’ve been doing already. With that in mind, we’re sharing 25 easy-to-follow upgrades to your current grooming regimen.

Instead Of Rubbing Your Wrists Together After Spraying On Cologne…

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Experts refer to that as “bruising” or “breaking down” the scent, but a better way to do it is to spray a couple spritzes and walk through. Your scent won’t ever be too heavy, and your clothes will smell fresh too.

Instead Of Shaving With A Traditional Razor…

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Instead Of Shaving Against The Natural Growth Of Your Hair…

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Shave with your growth for the first pass, and against for the second — shaving against hair growth for the first pass may increase irritation. Oh, and make sure to re-lather any areas getting a second pass with more shaving cream, too.

Instead Of Wearing The Same Fragrance All Year...

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Change it up every season (as you would with clothes). In the fall and winter, try something warmer and richer, like this Lemon scent from The Art of Shaving. Come spring and summer, a crisp, citrus scent is appropriate.

Instead Of Using A Conventional Toothbrush…

Instead Of Regular Bar Soap…

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Try one with rope. Why? Because your soap won’t be sitting in a pool of water, it’ll last longer and won’t leave a trail of soap scum on your shower ledge. Plus, this handsome one from The Art of Shaving hydrates with coconut oil and other botanical ingredients.

Instead Of Neglecting Your Hardworking Hands...

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Get on a schedule. Once a week and preferably after showering — that’s when nails are at their softest — trim them with a quality clipper. Then rub a dab of your favorite moisturizer on your cuticles so your hands look fresh and handsome.

Instead Of Skipping Sunscreen Come Fall And Winter...

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Slather it on. In fact, over 75% of the sun's damaging rays can penetrate clouds on those fall and winter days. With The Art of Shaving’s Eucalyptus SPF 15 Daily Facial Moisturizer, you can both moisturize and protect your precious mug.

Instead Of Using A Scrub With Synthetic microbeads…

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Look for a less toxic alternative, like an exfoliating face sponge or a product made with natural particles like shells and seeds. Most synthetic microbeads are increasingly being banned in some states.